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Daviesia latifolia
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Daviesia latifolia plant details
Daviesia latifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring burgundy and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Daviesia latifolia
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: burgundy and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: culinary, fragrant, medicinal, rare, unique, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Daviesia latifolia
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gorgeous sprays of yellow & burgundy pea-shaped flowers make this rare & unusual shrub a showy addition to the low water garden. Growing up to 9’ tall (but usually more like 6’ high & wide), it grows from a mass of slender, semi-weeping stems with attractive egg-shaped, leathery green leaves. In Spring, sprays of tiny (about .5”), lightly scented flowers cascade from the branches. Showy, flattened seedpods follow. Makes a handsome under story shrub planted at the base of taller trees. Native to eastern Australia, the leaves were used medicinally to treat fever & flush out intestinal parasites as well as a substitute for hops in beer brewing! Extremely drought tolerant, but may retreat underground if over-stressed & return when watering resumes. Prefers well-draining soil, but will tolerate dry clay if planted on a slope.
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How to Grow Daviesia latifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- burgundy
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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